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Arctic91 · 04-05-2008

So, after some encouragement from Uly (thanks!!

I needed that), I decided to dive into a plenum pull/injector replacement myself tonight - instead of paying a few guys to help out.

The plenum is off, new wires are on, new injectors are in the rail and I'm ready to start buttoning it back up... then I see this horrendous-looking thing runing from one bank to the other under where the rear of the plenum should go: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...1/IMG_1705.jpg. I have no idea how I didn't notice the condition of the hose during the removal - it's nearly cracked in half at three places!

I an 98% sure that this is the PCV hose and valves, but before I go off and order a new ones, I thought I'd make sure that I am asking for the right parts and see if anyone knows of a more economical solution than ordering from Kurt White? I'll call the local Autozone, Checkers, NAPA, etc. tomorrow, but I'm not optimistic that I'll find what I need local.

Thanks!!

04-05-2008

LOL, damn somebody really did a shade tree fix on that.

it's the PCV hose. You can only get it from Kurt. http://www.whiteracingproducts.com/i...oducts_id=1012

flyin ryan · 04-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

LOL, damn somebody really did a shade tree fix on that.

didn't even use a black zip-tie to try & hide

LOL. will be that much better when you get it together

Arctic91 · 04-05-2008

Jeff,

That "somebody" would be Corvette Connection here in the Denver area...

obviously not a "preferred" LT5 service location.

Thanks for verifying the sole source for the part. Damn expensive hose... and it was all going so smoothly until I saw that!!

Scott

04-05-2008

The zip tie wasn't really a problem. But the two large cracks in the hose are. Probably not helping your emissions.

Arctic91 · 04-05-2008

"didn't even use a black zip-tie to try & hide

"

... very funny. I agree that black would have been MUCH BETTER. I forgot to rant about the zip tie and how the whole monstrocity basically fell apart when I touched it! It not only looks terrible, it doesn't even hold it together good!!

tomtom72 · 04-05-2008

Man, that's just plain ole ugly! It hurts just to look at it.

That piece of hose has to be in the top 3 most expensive rubber parts on a Z!

-=Jeff=- · 04-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

LOL, damn somebody really did a shade tree fix on that.

it's the PCV hose. You can only get it from Kurt. http://www.whiteracingproducts.com/i...oducts_id=1012

Ouch, so how much are the PCV Valves then?

-=Jeff=- · 04-05-2008

Actually the aftermarket part is better thent he OEM at $250

PCV valves are not too bad at $14 but are those LT5 specific or will others form the local parts place work?

32valvZ · 04-05-2008

Hey when I did my plenum pull, I noticed the inj housing bolts were all pretty loose. Check them & the breather box bolts. My breather box bolts were finger tight!!

04-05-2008	#1
Arctic91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 377	What is this? So, after some encouragement from Uly (thanks!! I needed that), I decided to dive into a plenum pull/injector replacement myself tonight - instead of paying a few guys to help out. The plenum is off, new wires are on, new injectors are in the rail and I'm ready to start buttoning it back up... then I see this horrendous-looking thing runing from one bank to the other under where the rear of the plenum should go: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...1/IMG_1705.jpg. I have no idea how I didn't notice the condition of the hose during the removal - it's nearly cracked in half at three places! I an 98% sure that this is the PCV hose and valves, but before I go off and order a new ones, I thought I'd make sure that I am asking for the right parts and see if anyone knows of a more economical solution than ordering from Kurt White? I'll call the local Autozone, Checkers, NAPA, etc. tomorrow, but I'm not optimistic that I'll find what I need local. Thanks!! __________________ WAZOO Member '95 Callaway SNAT 450 Aerobody Coupe - Black/Black '92 Callaway SNAT 400 Convertible - Polo Green/Beige '91 ZR-1 #1231 - Arctic White/Saddle (SOLD) '90 ZR-1 #2547 - Turquoise Metallic/Black '89 Callaway Twin Turbo Aerobody Coupe #027 - Black/Black '85 Corvette 454 Coupe - White/Red

04-05-2008	#2
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is this? LOL, damn somebody really did a shade tree fix on that. it's the PCV hose. You can only get it from Kurt. http://www.whiteracingproducts.com/i...oducts_id=1012

04-05-2008	#4
Arctic91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 377	Re: What is this? Jeff, That "somebody" would be Corvette Connection here in the Denver area... obviously not a "preferred" LT5 service location. Thanks for verifying the sole source for the part. Damn expensive hose... and it was all going so smoothly until I saw that!! Scott __________________ WAZOO Member '95 Callaway SNAT 450 Aerobody Coupe - Black/Black '92 Callaway SNAT 400 Convertible - Polo Green/Beige '91 ZR-1 #1231 - Arctic White/Saddle (SOLD) '90 ZR-1 #2547 - Turquoise Metallic/Black '89 Callaway Twin Turbo Aerobody Coupe #027 - Black/Black '85 Corvette 454 Coupe - White/Red

04-05-2008	#5
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is this? The zip tie wasn't really a problem. But the two large cracks in the hose are. Probably not helping your emissions.

04-05-2008	#6
Arctic91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 377	Re: What is this? "didn't even use a black zip-tie to try & hide" ... very funny. I agree that black would have been MUCH BETTER. I forgot to rant about the zip tie and how the whole monstrocity basically fell apart when I touched it! It not only looks terrible, it doesn't even hold it together good!! __________________ WAZOO Member '95 Callaway SNAT 450 Aerobody Coupe - Black/Black '92 Callaway SNAT 400 Convertible - Polo Green/Beige '91 ZR-1 #1231 - Arctic White/Saddle (SOLD) '90 ZR-1 #2547 - Turquoise Metallic/Black '89 Callaway Twin Turbo Aerobody Coupe #027 - Black/Black '85 Corvette 454 Coupe - White/Red

04-05-2008	#7
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: What is this? Man, that's just plain ole ugly! It hurts just to look at it. That piece of hose has to be in the top 3 most expensive rubber parts on a Z! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

04-05-2008	#9
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: What is this? Actually the aftermarket part is better thent he OEM at $250 PCV valves are not too bad at $14 but are those LT5 specific or will others form the local parts place work? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

04-05-2008	#10
32valvZ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,071	Re: What is this? Hey when I did my plenum pull, I noticed the inj housing bolts were all pretty loose. Check them & the breather box bolts. My breather box bolts were finger tight!! __________________ [B]1990 #2815[/B] [COLOR="Red"][B]Red/Red[/B][/COLOR] Ported Plenum & IH (by Pete) Haibeck Chip Rebuilt FPR (by Phil) FIC Injectors Watson LT Headers 3" Stainless Works exhaust Lingenfelter Open Air Lid Bill B Built Transmission Shifter & C Beam Plates [FONT=Impact][COLOR=red]1992 [COLOR=black]#[/COLOR] 091[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Impact][COLOR=#ff0000]Red/[COLOR=silver]Gray[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [B]SOLD[/B]